Creamy Mushroom Soup
Warm up your chilly evenings with this indulgent creamy mushroom soup. With a delightful blend of earthy mushrooms, rich cream, and aromatic herbs, this soup is sure to impress at any gathering or cozy dinner at home. Whip it up in under 30 minutes for a comforting meal that’s as easy as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; sauté until mushrooms are tender and browned (7–10 minutes).
- Pour in the broth and add thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat before adding heavy cream to avoid curdling. Stir well and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to mix different types of mushrooms for varied flavors. For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove.